I did some research on self-sustainability and how much space it takes to garden enough food to feed a family of 4. I happened upon this nifty infographic: This was really helpful and eye-opening as far as bringing to light what exactly our intentions are for our homestead. We have just over 5 acres at … Continue reading Laying the Garden
Adventures in Interior Design
I was a theatre major in college... As such, I studied not only acting and music performance, but also scenic design and set construction. I walked away with a degree that has gotten me precisely 0 jobs in that field, and a host of practical knowledge in the realm of set building, painting, design and … Continue reading Adventures in Interior Design
Back to Eden Garden Preparation
I'm a huge proponent of Back to Eden Gardening. 1) It works 2) I don't own a tiller, so amending the soil without tilling is a time and money saver 3) It is low maintenance, long term 4) It's higher yield than your typical row gardening, and higher nutrition in your produce 5) It doesn't … Continue reading Back to Eden Garden Preparation
Deep Mulching and Compost
It's that time! I'm already thinking about next spring and all the things I have to get done and prepared for our garden next year. The idea of preparing a garden large enough for my family to live off the land for an entire year is beyond a little daunting. But over the last 3 … Continue reading Deep Mulching and Compost
My Firm Foundation
"Jesus you're my firm foundation. I know I can stand secure. Jesus, you're my firm foundation. I put my trust in Your Holy Word..." We're almost through this trial of temporary homelessness. We signed the papers for closing Friday! We have our homestead! I walked the property with my son yesterday and my eyes welled … Continue reading My Firm Foundation
Sunchokes Abound!
My number one take away from the whole experience is to lay down a cover on your soil
Anything But That…
Ugh...So rough couple weeks topped off with a sick toddler. Last night after I emailed my Bible study small group to cancel on account of my feverish little man, I got a call from a friend. She started off with an apology, which is never a good sign. She went on to say that her … Continue reading Anything But That…
Jardin de Eden Update
So, I had been building a hot bed (small one) in the back yard starting in May. I tilled up the space and then put down a couple 13 gallon bags of "Maggie waste" which consisted of rabbit poop, hay, and newspaper. That aged for about 2 months, and then I topped it with a … Continue reading Jardin de Eden Update
Down the Rabbit Hole
It doesn't take much for things to become overwhelming.
Herbalism: Shout Out
This is mostly a shout out to a really knowledgable young woman I had the opportunity to hear speak last weekend. I recently had the privilege of attending the Appalachian Homesteading Conference where I gleaned much information regarding homesteading things like raising chickens, meat, smoking/preservation, canning, and herbal medicine. The most pertinent information to me … Continue reading Herbalism: Shout Out
Wholly Holy Living 
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